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Monday, February 18, 2013  Discovery network exploring marijuana for 2 new TV series, 'Weed Country' and 'Pot Cops'

Friday, January 04, 2013  Updated with video; Lee County Sheriff's Office has announced at a Friday afternoon press conference their bust of a grow house on Graves Springs Road.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Updated with video; Around 11 PM Wednesday night, an Albany-Dougherty Drug Unit officer attempted to pull over a black Ford F-350 for having a license plate light out, leading to a short chase.

Monday, December 03, 2012  The Dawson Drug Unit has made an arrest after a man was selling marijuana from his home.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  Updated with video; Colder temperatures aren't the only things southwest Georgians have to deal with as the seasons continue to change.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  The Albany Police Department has released surveillance video with hopes that someone will be able to help identify a theft suspect.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  In our Facebook Story of the Day, you wanted to know what can irritate your allergies now that the weather is cooler.

Saturday, September 01, 2012  Updated with video; Crisp County Sheriff’s Office makes a synthetic marijuana bust,

Thursday, January 19, 2012  Updated with video; The Economic Development Commission heard about alternative energy options at their meeting Wednesday.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011  Sumter County marijuana bust.

Sunday, October 10, 2010  Authorities seize guns, drugs, and make two arrests.

Sunday, September 13, 2009  Police say they have arrested a teenager and accused him of shooting a Kirkwood man and trying to steal his weed wacker.

Wednesday, May 06, 2009  Albany police hope the city will be chosen to receive a grant that will help fight crime.